Academic Excellence

Art Therapy Counseling at SIUE combines the therapeutic uses of art making with the skills of a professional counselor to provide multiple levels of communication within a therapeutic relationship. Art therapy counseling is helpful for people who experience illness, trauma, mental health issues, challenges in living, as well as for those who seek personal insight and change. Learn more about art therapy counseling.

Campus Growth

Since fiscal year 2006, the SIUE has embarked on a more than $300 million construction and infrastructure improvement plan, adding new state-of-the-art buildings, and enhancing and expanding existing structures. Many projects have been completed and others still are on the horizon. Learn more about campus growth at SIUE.

Science Building West opened for use during the 2013 fall semester, offering students a state-of-the-art learning environment. Learn more.

Your SIUE education will prepare you for more than just a successful career. It will prepare you to live a life of purpose. Built on the foundation of a broad-based liberal education, and enhanced by hands-on research and real-world experiences, the education our students receive equips them to thrive in the global marketplace and make our communities better places to live.

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, SIUE awards degrees in 43 undergraduate and 67 graduate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, engineering and nursing. The Schools of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy award doctoral first professional degrees in dental medicine (DMD) and pharmacy (PharmD). The Schools of Nursing and Education award doctoral degrees in nursing practice (DNP) and educational leadership (EdD).

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, SIUE awards degrees in 43 undergraduate and 67 graduate programs in the arts and sciences, business, education, engineering and nursing. The Schools of Dental Medicine and Pharmacy award doctoral first professional degrees in dental medicine (DMD) and pharmacy (PharmD). The Schools of Nursing and Education award doctoral degrees in nursing practice (DNP) and educational leadership (EdD).

Direct Entry Programs at SIUE

SIUE offers the opportunity for freshmen to be directly admitted into some of our most competitive programs on campus. A limited number of freshman applicants will be considered for direct entry into the Schools of Engineering, Business and Nursing, as well as conditional entry into the School of Pharmacy. Admission to these programs is competitive, and most students will enter these academic programs through the traditional process. Learn more about direct entry programs at SIUE.

Honors Scholars

Many new freshmen with high academic qualifications are Honors Scholars. As an Honors Scholar, a faculty mentor will help you develop your own curriculum designed to explore your specific intellectual interests.

Innovative Research

Faculty members incorporate research into classroom learning. Last year, they received more than $34 million in grants and contracts for research, teaching and service initiatives. Funding for faculty research came from a variety of federal agencies, including:

Sculpture on Campus

No matter where you are on SIUE’s campus, you are sure to be greeted by stunning large-scale sculpture. From the mysterious to the beautiful to the historical, these student works of art have been accenting the natural beauty of campus for more than 10 years. Read more about the SIUE Sculpture on Campus program on page 26 of Research and Creative Activities (11th edition).Learn more about Research and Creative Activities at SIUE.